Legal Question in Employment Law in New Jersey

i am a state law enforcement officer who was hurt on the job, my employer still hasnt paid my emergency room bills and the hospital is going to put me into collections, can i sue my department if my credit is ruined?


Asked on 6/09/10, 9:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fred Shahrooz Scampato Law Office of Fred Shahrooz Scampato

No, you have to hire a workers' compensation attorney to bring a claim on your behalf. That attorney can petition the workers' comp court to get your medical bills paid. State law precludes you from suing your employer for a work related injury unless your injury was caused by an intentional and/or malicious act.

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Answered on 6/10/10, 4:55 am


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